Hubby, Ducky and I are devastated. Our sweet foster boy has gone ahead. He joined our family on October 4th and on December 7th he joined Callie and Shadow in Heaven. Sweet, loving Radar. Ducky’s best doggie friend and brother. She loved Callie and Shadow dearly; but Radar was her most special friend. He tolerated her antics and she willingly shared her toys and our attention with him.
He was our boy. He was our first-ever male dog, our friend. He was an equal-opportunity lover boy. He loved hubby and me equally.
He learned quickly that “Daddy” is the soft touch and buddy; and “Mommy” is the cook, nurse, teacher, nurturer, and friend.
Radar fit into our little family perfectly. He was gentle with Ducky, played with her, shared his toys with her, gave her space when she was feeling “snarky”, and let her get attention from us when she felt neglected.
He loved us humans equally. He loved to stand, sit or lay down between our chairs so we could both pet him at the same time. Loving on him was therapeutic for both of us. And he knew he had his “fur-ever” home and family. He trusted us and we trusted him. I had plans to work with him to earn his CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title after he finished his heartworm treatments. And possibly therapy certifications. He had the perfect personality/temperament for both.
Our boy is gone. Our special boy, Ducky’s most special friend. Ducky is as heartbroken as we are. The price of love.
Radar will always be in our hearts. Our love for him and his for us will help us help each other to heal. Ducky, hubby, and I will heal. Radar’s spirit – like Kissy’s, Callie’s and Shadow’s spirits – will always be nearby. He and the girls will watch over us. They will send us another friend to love and welcome into the family when the time is right.
There is so much love in Radar’s eyes, you can see how happy you made his last two months. I just wish for all of your sakes it could have been longer. He was so perfect for all of you. ♥
Hugs and kisses from both Luke and I, we are thinking of you all the time.
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Aw, thanks Jan!! What is it “they” say? “If love could have saved you, you’d still be here with me.” So true. Love, hugs, and kisses back to you and Luke from all of us.
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as I mentioned on facebook I am still in shock and devastated. Sometimes life is just so unfair. The bright spot is he gave you ALL TONS of love and you ALL gave him the same in return. I just so desperately wish you had much, much more time with him. I am so deeply sorry and I share in your pain/heartbreak. Wish I could see you and hug you in person……..much love and my deepest sympathy. xoxo
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Thank you so very much, Caren! We all feel the love and hugs, and it all helps to comfort us in these rough days. ❤️💞
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we are so sad… and our tears are running with yours…
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Thank you. ❤️
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We are so sorry about Radar ! Years ago we lost our young Elkhound to heartworm. His time with you was short, but he knew such love and good friends. He will remain in everyone’s hearts as you are all in his/ He is healthy and pain free now. POTP and purrayers to all who love him.
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Thank you so much!! 💜
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Oh dear, we are so, so, so, so sorry to hear about dear Radar. We know there aren’t words so we send you all our love and gentle hugs.
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Aw, thank you. We can feel the love and hugs. ❤️🤗
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My heart breaks for all of you. Heartworm is such a cruel disease.
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Thank you. Cruel, and scary, like cancer. It’s horrid. 💔
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Such a short time to have him in your lives. But despite everything, it seems that all of you were blessed by your brief life together.
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Yes we were. I find great comfort in the knowledge that our boy knew he had found his “fur-ever” home with a family who loved, wanted, and cared for him unconditionally.
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I’m so very sorry. They do embed themselves in our hearts and remain there forever. Big healing hugs to you both. ♥
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Thank you, Sandee. ❤️
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Oh Sue, the tears are flowing at this devastating news. I’m just heartbroken for you, the hubs and of course, Radar’s pal, Miss Ducky. Was it related to the heartworm? Know I’m sending oodles of poodles of loving comfort your way and know Callie and Shadow welcomes their ‘brother’ with open paws. 💔
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Thank you all for the love…we all feel it.
Yes, it was the heartworms. They formed a clot – or more than one – and travelled to his lungs, which then robbed him of the oxygen his entire body needed to function. There was nothing more the vets – even the Critical Care vet at the ER clinic could do for him. Letting him join the girls was the most loving, kind thing we could do for him.
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So very sorry. Heartworm is such a horrific condition. You guys gave him loving care and a happy home, even if for just a short time.
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